Turkey and Sweet Potato Chili

ground turkey

large, red onion, peeled and cut into fine dice

large sweet potato, washed and cut into medium dice (keep the peel on, its good for you)

medium carrots, peeled and cut into medium dice

large red bell peppers, seeded and cut into medium dice

stalk of celery sliced into bite sized pieces

garlic cloves, peeled and finely minced

tomato paste

water or low-sodium chicken stock

of kidney or black beans (I used one of each), drained and rinsed

of no salt-added diced tomatoes (San Marzanos preferred)

bunch of kale, washed, dried, stripped from the central rib and cut into ribbons

chili powder (or more to taste)

ground cumin

kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Lime wedges, jalapeño slices, sour cream and fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)